Ground Mission Engineer

This position is for a Ground Mission Engineer for a large, multi-year contract supporting a cutting-edge and innovative space program. The Ground Mission Engineer must possess, and have successfully demonstrated, technical satellite ground engineering competence, excellent oral and written communication skills, problem-solving skills, analytical skills, and interpersonal skills. This position will partner with the government leadership team to effectively plan, organize, and execute all engineering activities across the system lifecycle. 

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in systems engineering principles and their application to satellite ground systems. They Ground Mission Engineer oversees development contractor’s system design, development and integration. They provide critical insight to the customer’s execution of the Program with responsibilities that include, but are not limited to: 

Role Responsibilities: 

•  Serves as the Program Office’s technical lead for design, development, and integration of satellite ground systems 

• Collaborates with customers to develop and implement ground systems by generating Concepts of Operation, defining requirements, and providing technical oversight throughout the project lifecycle to ensure alignment with the mission objectives and timelines 

• Oversees contractor’s development, integration, and test activities, while ensuring systems meet customer requirements, risk tolerance, budget, and schedule 

• Assesses technical solutions and recommends courses of action (CoA) 

• Identifies and manages risk throughout the systems engineering lifecycle by conducting risk assessments, developing mitigation strategies, and monitoring potential impacts to mission objectives 

• Represents Ground System equities in Program Office system engineering processes 

 

Required Qualifications: 

• Must be a US Citizen 

• Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph 

• BS or MS degree in relevant Science, Technology, or Engineering field of study 

• 8+ Years of work experience in a relevant field, ideally on satellite programs (government or commercial) 

• Superb technical skills and experience related to ground systems hardware and software 

• Ability to lead, effective interpersonal skills, and strong briefing and writing skills 

• Ability to communicate very technical subjects to a diverse audience of senior decision makers with varying levels of technical expertise 

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and team-oriented environment without supervision 

 

Desired Qualifications: 

• 12+ Years of work experience in a relevant field, ideally on satellite programs (government or commercial) 

• Deep knowledge of satellite Tasking, Collection, Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (TCPED) architectures 

• Experience with cloud-based software ground systems 

• Experience with Agile software development practices 

 

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

$135,000 - $216,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.